Humans in Health

Brooke Bullock & Jessica Weatherall
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Humans in Health

This podcasts aims to showcase interesting and inspiring people in the world of health, as a way of sharing wisdom, offering insight and fostering connection.

  1. 11/03/2024

    Dr Lily Vrtik: Plastic Surgery: Hard work, dream big and be happy

    We loved having the endlessly impressive Dr Lily Vrtik on the podcast: A Plastic Surgeon, a Legal advisor, an educator and a member of the Orchestra! Lily is a specialist plastic surgeon who runs a busy private practice based in Brisbane’s northside but also holds a public position at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Clinically, Lily subspecialises in breast surgery and cancer reconstructive surgery. Lily has special interest in the medicolegal area which saw her complete her Law Masters i...

    58 min

  2. 10/06/2024

    Professor John Fraser: The Willy Wonka of Healthcare, Research and Innovation.

    In this episode, we meet the incredible Professor John Fraser and talk to him about his's life's work in Healthcare, Research and Innovation. John is often labelled the Willy Wonka of the Ward because of his energy and enthusiasm for ALLLL the things, and describes Medicine is a privilege and Research as a true honour. John is the Founder and Director of the Critical Care Research Group, the Director of the Intensive Care Unit at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and the Founder and C...

    1 hr

  3. 09/01/2024

    Christian Nduwimana: Lessons in Ubuntu from the poorest country on earth.

    Christian Nduwimana was born in Burundi Africa, which is the poorest country in the world. Growing up in a nation ravaged by civil wars, Christian learned firsthand the concept of UBUNTU, which means "I am because you are." After witnessing and speaking out against horrific scenes of extrajudicial killings, Christian became a target of the Burundian regime and was forced to flee. He spent several years in a refugee camp in Uganda. In 2018, Christian was granted a humanitarian visa to co...

    1h 7m

  4. 08/05/2024

    Stephen Kodovaru: Solomon's own Orthopaedic Surgeon / Outstanding Human

    Dr Stephen Kodovaru is an Orthopaedic Surgeon currently completing an Orthopaedic fellowship at Queensland Childrens Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Stephen is from the Solomon Islands and was the first graduate of the Pacific Islands Orthopaedic Association training program, which he finished in 2018. Stephen was introduced to us as "An orthopaedic surgeon from the Solomon Islands and outstanding human" and after meeting Stephen, we'd also add: calm, gentle and humble, among other th...

    54 min

  5. 03/27/2024

    Tiba Alhilal: An International Medical Graduate searching for her place

    Dr Tiba Alhilal is an International Medical Graduate from Iraq currently living in Australia and searching for a role as a Doctor. Tiba bravely shred her journey so far: since fleeing Iraq when ISIS attacked her city in 2014, finishing her Internship in Baghdad, living and working in Amman and Jordan for 6 years and then moving to Australia. Tiba shared her passion for Medicine, and frustrations faced as an International Medical Graduate trying to secure a job in Australia...

    59 min

  6. 02/20/2024

    Trent Twomey: National President of the Pharmacy Guild is not afraid to ruffle feathers for the patient agenda.

    Professor Trent Twomey is the National President of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and shared with us his experiences navigating what have been some of the most challenging years in the history of community pharmacy. We loved hearing about Trent's love of far north Queensland, and how his professional and personal supports aid his unwavering resilience. Trent passionately shared his mission to advocate for co-designed reform and his pride for the culture within the Pharmacy Guild of Austral...

    50 min

  7. 12/11/2023

    Xander Van Der Poll: Tackling a not always accessible world (inc. Med School)

    What a pleasure to interview Xander Van Der Poll. Xander is a South African born, 24 year old medical student studying at Bristol University in the UK. In May 2018, Xander suffered a life-changing injury, leaving him paralysed from his waist down and reliant on a wheelchair for mobility. Despite his new challenges, he has continued with his career in medicine, having recently completed a placement in the Emergency Department at Gold Coast University Hospital. Xander is also a keen...

    1h 6m

  8. 10/19/2023

    Dr Bec Jenkinson: Holding space in the Consumer Researcher divide.

    It was a pleasure to have Dr Bec Jenkinson on the podcast who is a maternity consumer advocate and researcher. After more than 10 years of volunteer work as a maternity consumer rep, Bec completed a PhD exploring refusal of recommended maternity care. She went on to co-lead the development of Queensland Health’s Guideline for partnering with the woman who declines recommended maternity care. Bec shared with us her personal journey as a consumer of obstetric and midwifery care: an experi...

    56 min
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This podcasts aims to showcase interesting and inspiring people in the world of health, as a way of sharing wisdom, offering insight and fostering connection.

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  • Creator
    Brooke Bullock & Jessica Weatherall
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Humans in Health
  • Show Website
    Humans in Health

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